Stearns County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,865 | — | #430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,066 | +2.6% | #723 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $273,400 | -3.0% | #762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,068 | -8.2% | #792 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.3% | #1,500 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stearns County has a population of 160,865, making it the #430 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Stearns County is $77,066, ranking #723 out of 3,222 counties — 2.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Stearns County is $273,400 (-3.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,068/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
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95.1% of residents in Stearns County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County, Minnesota has a total population of 160,865, making it the 430th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stearns County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stearns County is $77,066, which ranks #723 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Stearns County is $273,400, 3.0% below the national median. Renters in Stearns County pay a median gross rent of $1,068 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stearns County, 28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Stearns County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Stearns County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.